Yixing Zisha Teapot 300cc – Purple Clay – Dragon Carving – Calligraphy

Start with the silhouette — the rest of this pot's story follows from it. The calligraphy balances nicely against the clean lines of the design. With 300cc of room, it brews comfortably for small gatherings of two or three.

The pot is purple clay with a fine grain and a smooth, comfortable hand-feel. Traditional yixing clay needs no glaze; the material is the finish — the photos do not exaggerate. Clay's fine grain gives the surface a smooth, almost silky feel. Matte finish shows the clay's natural texture, with no coating — simple, and exactly right. It rewards patience: the clay seasons slowly but surely, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer. Look closely and walls are thick enough to hold temperature across a long session.

It is the sort of pot that makes you want to brew more often. It packs well for travel too — small pots are the easiest to bring along.